Sheriff’s Report

April 1310:02 a.m. responded to a civil matter on Highway 20, two miles west of the Highway 12 and Highway 20 junction.April 1412:40 p.m. responded to a disturbance at a residence in McLaughlin. It was found to be a civil matter.8:37 p.m.

Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesess

The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027.

Mt. Rushmore in severe drought as plans proceed for July 3 event

Three months before a planned fireworks celebration commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, Mount Rushmore is under an extreme drought designation.The national memorial is at a level 5 of 6 tiers ranging from a drought condition of “normal” to “exceptional,” as of an April 7 report.

Joseph Lafferty sentenced for threatening federal official

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced last Monday, April 20, that a 68-year-old Eagle Butte man has been convicted of threatening a federal official.Joseph Lafferty was sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntoshApril 20Brent Biegler, 45, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $157.50 Justin Johns, 47, of Missoula, MT, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 April 21Douglas Ead, 61, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 April 22Logen Tomac, 21, of Lemmon, seat belt violation.

SDHSAA members to vote on constitutional amendments

High schools belonging to the South Dakota High School Activities Association will have a chance to vote on three proposed amendments to the association’s constitution. Sending the amendments to schools for their vote was approved at the association’s annual meeting on Wednesday, April 22.

CRYP is granted funds for historic preservation

The National Trust Preservation Fund is using its National Trust for Historic Preservation’s small-dollar grant program to provide catalytic funding to organizations across the country for over 50 years.

Local insurance agencies join INSight Partners in Nebraska

Bridgemark-Key Insurance, with offices in Mobridge and Timber Lake, will now operate under the INSight Partners name. INSight Partners is an alliance of midwestern insurance providers.

Ending wrestling duals tourney among changes endorsed by SDHSAA board

At its six regular meetings per year, the board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association is usually concerned with finding more and better ways for students to take part in activities.

Residents warned about court notice scam

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid traffic violations.The messages direct recipients to scan a QR code or click a link to pay an alleged fine.